How to pronounce ganglia
Say it like GANG-glee-uh. Ganglia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG).
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- GANG
- glee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ganglia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ganglia
American and British speakers say ganglia in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæŋɡliə/ in the US and /ˈɡæŋɡliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GANG-glee-uh.
What does ganglia mean?
- plural of ganglion (“clusters of nerves”) How to pronounce ganglion
Questions about saying ganglia
How do you pronounce ganglia?
Say GANG-glee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæŋɡliə/. In British English it is /ˈɡæŋɡliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ganglia?
Ganglia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG). Broken into parts: GANG · glee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say ganglia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæŋɡliə/ and the British form is /ˈɡæŋɡliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.